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Algerian

American  
[al-jeer-ee-uhn] / ælˈdʒɪər i ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria.

Algerian British  
/ ælˈdʒɪərɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Algerian

First recorded in 1870–75; Algeri(a) + -an

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France boasted a multicultural squad that represented a diverse nation, with second-generation Algerian immigrant Zinedine Zidane at its heart.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The decision was especially harsh in contrast to an incident earlier in the tournament when Argentine superstar Lionel Messi committed a similar foul against an Algerian player—and went unpunished.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Jonathan Pearce: My second Algerian player, Amoura scored 10 goals in their last six qualifiers and although he suffered relegation with Wolfsburg this season, his international form has been better than his club displays.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

Although some people still viewed Algeria "through the lens of the 'dark years'," Leo's visit will allow the world to see "the hospitality and generosity of the Algerian people," said Wekesa.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

And the final film was a dramatic presentation of the Algerian Revolution.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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